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Incidental adnexal neoplasms at cesarean section
P P Koonings1, L D Platt, R Wallace
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|November 1, 1988
Summary
Incidental adnexal neoplasms are found in about 1 in 197 cesarean sections. Conservative surgery is recommended for these unexpected findings during delivery surgery.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Obstetrics
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Cesarean sections are common surgical procedures.
- Adnexal neoplasms can be incidentally discovered during abdominal surgeries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of incidental adnexal neoplasms during cesarean sections.
- To review management recommendations for these findings.
Main Methods:
- A 10-year retrospective review of medical records.
- Analysis of data from 17,902 cesarean sections performed between 1976 and 1986.
Main Results:
- Adnexal neoplasms were identified in 1 out of every 197 cesarean sections.
- The study reviewed cases of unexpected adnexal masses found during delivery.
Conclusions:
- Incidental adnexal neoplasms are a notable finding during cesarean sections.
- Conservative surgical approaches are advised for managing these neoplasms discovered intraoperatively.